Notes From the Messy Middle

Strategic thinking for Stage II owners. The growth phase no one warns you about.

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People & Partnerships

The Business-Changing Lessons of a Mastermind Group

Business is becoming increasingly complex. And, just like “it takes a village” to raise a child, it takes an armada

Sales & Marketing

Your business growth is shaped by consumer behavior. And, as you might have noticed, consumer buying behaviors have changed dramatically.

Mindset & Resilience, Ownership & Entrepreneurship

There’s been some discussion swirling around my business coach community on the subject of accountability. Admittedly, it’s a broad topic

Mindset & Resilience, People & Partnerships

Communication. It can build up your small business or tear it apart—the right kind of communication fuels optimism, hope, excitement,

Growth & Scaling, Mindset & Resilience

Nothing is worse than being in a funk! Entrepreneurs experiencing a “mood” know, only too well, the adverse effects the

Mindset & Resilience, Ownership & Entrepreneurship

Webster defines power as the ability to act or do. Given that, we all have it. Everyone can act. Despite that,

Growth & Scaling, Mindset & Resilience

The pandemic, politics, and inflation put many small business owners on edge. The uncertainty was evident in many coaching conversations

Strategy & Planning

A delicate balance exists between running your business on a day-to-day basis and strategizing for tomorrow. The good news is

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